Aeroponic seed pod startup receives $200K state grant

Heliponix LLC was awarded an Indiana Manufacturing Readiness Grant from by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and administered by Conexus Indiana and the Next Level Manufacturing Institute. The grant is given to manufacturers to make capital investments and integrate new smart technologies.... Read More

NiSource reports Q2 earnings dip amid rate hike

Merrillville-based NiSource is reporting second quarter net income of of $39.9 million — a drop from the $53.2 million last year. The earnings report was released on the same day the utility announced an increase in electric rates will begin this month.... Read More

CivicLab launches new leadership academy

The program is year-long and aims to give participants experience in creating better "systemness-center strategies" to better serve people in the context of common social issues. CivicLab defines systemness as a quality where people think of themselves to be part of a larger system and work for the benefit of the system.... Read More

Farmers cautiously optimistic over ag economy

Farmers aren't immune to the national economy anxiety flogging everyone from government officials to consumers to tech giants. However, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer found that farmers are relaxing a smidge and feeling cautiously optimistic about the state and future of the country's agricultural economy. ... Read More